Funraise VS Give Lively
Funraise takes 5% platform fees plus processing costs. Give Lively passes 2.2% processing fees to donors. Both charge fees that cut into your fundraising.
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Funraise VS Give Lively
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Why choose Zeffy over Funraise and Give Lively if you're a nonprofit
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Funraise and Give Lively both charge fees that cut into your fundraising
Funraise takes 5% plus monthly fees starting at $99. Give Lively passes processing costs to donors at checkout. Zeffy covers every fee so 100% of every donation goes to your mission.
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Run raffles, auctions, and events without adding more tools
Funraise and Give Lively require third-party platforms for raffles and auctions. Zeffy includes donation forms, event ticketing, raffles, auctions, and peer-to-peer campaigns in one place at no cost.
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Get help from people who understand small nonprofit fundraising
Funraise gates support by plan tier and prioritizes enterprise customers. Give Lively offers email and chat only with slower response times during busy seasons. Zeffy provides free, unlimited support from nonprofit experts who respond when you need help most.
Frequently asked questions
Can I run my entire fundraising campaign without switching between multiple tools?
Yes. Zeffy includes donations, ticketing, raffles, auctions, and donor management in one platform at zero cost. Both Funraise and Give Lively require separate tools for raffles and auctions, creating extra setup and often additional fees.
How much will I actually keep from each donation after all fees?
With Zeffy, you keep 100% of every donation — we cover all processing fees. Funraise takes a 5% platform cut plus card fees. Give Lively passes processing fees to donors, which can reduce giving.
What happens when I need help during a busy fundraising period?
Zeffy provides free, unlimited support with 2-6 hour response times from nonprofit experts. Funraise gates support by plan tier, while Give Lively's response times slow during peak seasons when you need help most.
Can I accept in-person payments at events without extra hardware costs?
Yes. Zeffy's Tap to Pay app lets anyone on your team accept payments directly from their phone at galas, walks, or community events. Both Funraise and Give Lively require separate hardware and third-party setup for in-person payments.
Will my donors be confused by extra fees at checkout?
No. Zeffy covers all fees so donors see exactly what they're giving to your cause. Give Lively passes processing fees to donors at checkout, while Funraise takes a 5% cut plus card fees from every gift.
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focus on what matters
Built for small teams with big missions.
Zeffy is the fundraising platform that cuts out the fees, clears up your tech mess, and puts your cause first — so your team, even if you're a small team wearing many hats or a one-person show, can focus on what really matters.
ZERO-FEE
Keep 100% of every dollar.
No platform fees. No processing fees. No catch. We know it sounds too good to be true, but it's not. Every penny goes straight to your mission, while competitors take 2-3% off every donation.
ALL-IN-ONE PLatform
Ditch the tech mess.
Stop bouncing between MailChimp, Eventbrite, and all those spreadsheets. Now you can handle donations, ticket sales, memberships, raffles, and all your donor info in one spot.
plug-and-play
Get going, fast.
Built for teams like yours — whether you're volunteer-led or have limited staff. Set up donation forms, sell tickets, and launch campaigns without needing a tech wizard. It's super easy, and you'll be up and running in minutes.
mobile-first
Fundraise from every device, anywhere.
From QR codes on flyers to Tap-to-Pay on a phone, Zeffy makes it easy to accept donations on the go. Mobile-optimized and offline-ready, so no donor slips through the cracks.
No turnover
Never lose a donor to volunteer transition.
Centralize supporter relationships, automate thank-you messages, and preserve institutional knowledge when board members rotate out.
100,000+ nonprofits trust Zeffy — and keep their fees at $0.
For 7+ years, Zeffy has supported nonprofits with free, user-friendly fundraising tools.
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As a startup nonprofit with only two members, and no funding (yet) we’d need something with low (or no) fees. Zeffy was a dream come true.
Masey, Loose Ends.
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SUCCESS STORIES
Zero-fee fundraising in action — nonprofit stories worth sharing.
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